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Nellie Weatherington

October 16, 1927 — April 10, 2019

Nellie Weatherington

Nellie Ray Weatherington, 92, of Alexander, Arkansas. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and great grandmother went to Heaven on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to be with God and her husband Cecil of seventy-fours years.
Nellie was a member of Avila Baptist Church where she was a very active member till she was no longer able. She loved gardening flowers and vegetable's, fishing and deer hunting and most proud of her big buck she killed with a muzzleloader, the largest at her deer camp. She was mighty.
Nellie's door was always open to everyone to share meals with, she was an amazing cook and many people from deer camp to church requested her great pies. Known by many as Mrs. Nellie, she was loving, kind and funny.
Nellie is preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Weatherington of seventy-four years; three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by daughter: Stacy Whaley/Gorcyca and her husband Ray of Alexander, AR; one son: Ted Weatherington and his wife Stephanie of Hot Springs, AR; two grandchildren: Chris Weatherington and wife Sarah of Perryville, AR and David Weatherington and wife Cassie of Benton; three great granddaughters: Nikki Weatherington of Perryville, AR, Briana and Alyssa Weatherington of Benton, AR; and friend Mary Jack Tatum of North Little Rock, AR; one special granddaughter: Jordan Davis and a host of other family and friends who will forever miss and love her.
The family would like to extend a very special Thank You and Love to everyone at Evergreen Nursing home in Bryant, AR, where she lived the last three years of her life, you all became her family & friends and your kindness and care from the amazing nurses, CNA's and staff there was such a true Blessings, and to Arkansas Hospice, Becky, Cynthia, Chaplin Laura and her wonderful loving nurse David, you were all God sent and what a Blessing to have her receive so much love and care. Thank You to Harry for always singing live music, Nellie's favorites were I'll fly away, One Pair of Hands and Oh Happy Day.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 15, 2019 from 10:00 ~ 10:45 AM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home Chapel, with service directly following at 10:45 AM with Chaplin Laura Mannes officiating and burial following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.smithfamilycares.com.

Visitation

APR 15. 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (CDT)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015

Funeral Service

APR 15. 10:45 AM (CDT)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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